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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 369.22 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 369.22 and 124.50 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 369.22 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/369.22 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 369.22 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 45,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,967.89/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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